Overview

The 2018 Tough Topics Bundle helps you tackle difficult passages of the Bible. In Problems in Bible Interpretation (BI161) Michael Heiser examines 10 challenging passages—five from the Old Testament and five from the New Testament. In Introductory Issues in Acts (NT216) Craig Keener explores important issues from the book of Acts including the issue of miracles and the historical reliability of the book. Douglas Moo provides a framework for understanding the theology of Paul theology in his course NT276 Pauline Theology. Finally, Craig Blomberg walks through 1 Corinthians, a letter that tackles important issues like spiritual gifts, sexual immorality, celibacy, marriage, and the evidence and significance of Christ’s resurrection.
As you go through these courses, you will not only gain understanding about the specific issues discussed. You will also learn principles that will equip you to tackle other difficult passages.

Individual Titles

NT276 Pauline Theology

Instructor: Douglas J. Moo

Publication Date: 2016

Video Hours: 11

In NT276 Pauline Theology Dr. Douglas J. Moo organizes Paul’s theology within the new realm of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the lives of Jesus’ followers. After comparing the new realm to the old realm of the law, Dr. Moo takes you on a journey from the inauguration of the new realm to its culmination, stopping to discuss the people of the new realm and how Jesus’ followers enter into, live within, and enjoy this new realm. This course provides you with a foundation to read, study, teach, and preach the message of the apostle Paul.

Contents:

Introduction

Introduction

Introducing the Speaker and the Course

Unit 1: Paul’s Theology and Methodological Issues

Relating Biblical and Systematic Theology

Constructing Theology

Paul’s Missional and Historical Contexts

Paul’s Journeys and Theological Development

Searching for the Historical Paul

Constructing Paul’s Theology

Determining the Number of Paul’s Letters

Unit 2: Sources and Context for Paul’s Theology

Paul’s Use of the Old Testament

Paul’s Understanding of the Old Testament

Paul’s Contemporary Influences

Paul’s Eschatological Viewpoint

Unit 3: The New Realm

The Center of the New Realm

The Gospel in Paul

Pauline Christology

Jesus as Messiah

Jesus as Son of God

Jesus as Lord

Jesus as God

Christology in Philippians 2:6–11

Christology in Colossians 1:15–20

Unit 4: The Old Realm

Addressing Solution and Plight

The Predicament of Sin

Definitions of Sin

The Universality of Sin

The Results of Sin

Paul’s View of Human Nature

Aspects of Human Nature

Powers of the Old Realm

Law in the Old Testament

The Law in Salvation History

The New Perspective on Judaism

The New Perspective on Paul

Evaluating the New Perspective on Paul

Final Thoughts on the New Perspective on Paul

Unit 5: Inauguration of the New Realm

Jesus’ Death and Resurrection

Jesus’ Redemptive Death

Jesus’ Atoning Death

Jesus’ Substitutionary Death

Jesus’ Victorious Death

Unit 6: Experiencing the New Realm

Experiencing Salvation

Experiencing Justification

Old Testament Background for Justification

Reformation Views on Justification

Challenges to Reformation Views: Part 1

Challenges to Reformation Views: Part 2

Challenges to Reformation Views: Part 3

Believing in Christ

Responding to Grace

Final Justification

Justification and Resurrection

Experiencing Reconciliation

Experiencing Adoption

Experiencing Sanctification

Unit 7: Entering the New Realm

Experiencing Grace

Experiencing Election

Election and God’s Sovereignty

Election and Human Responsibility

Repentance and Faith

Faith and Obedience

Gift of the Spirit and Water Baptism

Unit 8: Culmination of the New Realm

Culmination of Events

Implications for Believers

The Intermediate State

Timing of Events at Christ’s Return

Implications for Unbelievers

Believers and Judgment

The Destiny of Israel

The Destiny of Creation

The Timing of the Culmination

Unit 9: People of the New Realm

The Priority of the Church

Israel and the Church

The Church as the Ekklēsia

The Church as the Body of Christ

The Church as the Temple of God

The Lord’s Supper

The Gifts to the Church

The Pastoral Letters

Leadership in the Church

Female Leadership in the Church

Unit 10: Living in the New Realm

Living the Christian Life

Indicatives and Imperatives

Perfectionism and Moralism

Christians and the Mosaic Law

Renewing the Mind

Living a Holy Life

Having Regard for Others

Living in the World

The Redemption of Creation

Conclusion

Final Words

NT334 Book Study: Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians

In Book Study: Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians (NT334) Craig Blomberg steps through the text to explain the big picture and the many issues and controversies found in 1 Corinthians. You will be encouraged in your Christian walk to understand and express your spiritual gifts and to see the contemporary relevance of the issues faced by the Corinthian church. This study reveals the pastoral heart of Paul in both addressing moral and community issues of Christian leadership, factionalism, lawsuits, sexuality and food sacrificed to idols whilst keeping rehabilitation always in mind. Taking a broad-brush approach, you will gain a balanced perspective on spiritual gifts and the importance of love before diving in to examine the controversial topics of tongues and prophecy. There is something of relevance for every Christian in this study which shows that the same issues facing the first century church can be found in the church today.

Unit 14: Theology of 1 Corinthians

Conclusion

Recommended Resources and Bibliography

Conclusion to the Course

NT216 Introductory Issues in Acts

Instructor: Craig S. Keener

Video hours: 2

Engage in a preliminary introduction to the book of Acts with a focus on the historical issues and genres of the book. Gain a better understanding of the history of the early church and the mission to spread the good news to all people.

BI161 Problems in Bible Interpretation: Difficult Passages I

Instructor: Michael S. Heiser

Publication Date: 2016

Video Hours: 3

Believe it or not, not everything in the Bible can be understood by children; many passages are not even easy to understand for adults. Delve into a number of difficult passages with Dr. Heiser as he introduces key interpretive issues and the problems that are lurking in the background of these verses. He guides you through what needs the most attention and introduces you to several options for interpretation for each passage. Dr. Heiser focuses on the importance of being able to wrap our minds around and navigate through the difficult passages of Scripture, because although they may be challenging, they are still significant for theology. How you understand these verses will have an important ripple effect on the interpretation of other passages you will encounter in the course of your own personal Bible study.

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